Starguard Written Test Review UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The first thing to do for a choking victim is - CORRECT ANSWER- Encourage them to
cough
If a swimmer is having a seizure in the water - CORRECT ANSWER- Hold their head above
water to enable breathing
The highest risk area - CORRECT ANSWER- Is the bottom of the pool and should be
scanned first
The legal principle duty act means - CORRECT ANSWER- A lifeguard on duty has an
obligation to provide emergency care
The initial objective of manual in-line stabilization is - CORRECT ANSWER- To minimize
the movement of the swimmer's head, neck, and spine
The primary objective in managing the rescue of an unresponsive victim is - CORRECT
ANSWER- Begin rescue breathing as quickly as possible
Agonal breathing is - CORRECT ANSWER- Where they appear to be breathing or snoring
while unconcious
Lifeguards on duty should be scanning when? - CORRECT ANSWER- At all times
A spinal injury results from - CORRECT ANSWER- An injury to the head, neck or back
A suspected broken bone should be treated - CORRECT ANSWER- Calling ems and
stablizing the injured area
The compression rate for all age groups is - CORRECT ANSWER- 100 compressions per
minite
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The first thing to do for a choking victim is - CORRECT ANSWER- Encourage them to
cough
If a swimmer is having a seizure in the water - CORRECT ANSWER- Hold their head above
water to enable breathing
The highest risk area - CORRECT ANSWER- Is the bottom of the pool and should be
scanned first
The legal principle duty act means - CORRECT ANSWER- A lifeguard on duty has an
obligation to provide emergency care
The initial objective of manual in-line stabilization is - CORRECT ANSWER- To minimize
the movement of the swimmer's head, neck, and spine
The primary objective in managing the rescue of an unresponsive victim is - CORRECT
ANSWER- Begin rescue breathing as quickly as possible
Agonal breathing is - CORRECT ANSWER- Where they appear to be breathing or snoring
while unconcious
Lifeguards on duty should be scanning when? - CORRECT ANSWER- At all times
A spinal injury results from - CORRECT ANSWER- An injury to the head, neck or back
A suspected broken bone should be treated - CORRECT ANSWER- Calling ems and
stablizing the injured area
The compression rate for all age groups is - CORRECT ANSWER- 100 compressions per
minite
